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The road network in rural areas is a lifeline providing access to amenities like gas stations, grocery stores, community centres and support programmes. Transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels in the County at 70%.
Get On Your Bike and Ride!
The County of Wellington and its partners have worked to implement the Active Transportation Plan since 2012 (Active Transportation - Wellington County). The plan identifies existing and proposed routes for commuting and leisure active transportation. More information about trails and routes in each municipality can be found here:
- Center Wellington Parks & Trails | Centre Wellington
- Erin Trails | Town Of Erin
- Guelph-Eramosa Trails and Enabling Gardens | GET
- Puslinch Trails | Township of Puslinch
- Mapleton Trails Listing | Municipality of Mapleton
- Minto Trails | The Town of Minto
- Wellington North Parks & Trails | Township of Wellington North
Wellington County Tracts and Trails offer a range of experiences for leisure active transportation. Visit our County Trails webpage to learn more!
Funding Opportunities
Infrastructure Canada - Canada's First National Active Transportation Strategy
Electric Vehicles
The County of Wellington is working to make it easier for our community and its visitors to transition to electric vehicles. The Regional EV Charging Network Strategy maps out a plan to increase EV chargers in Wellington County and our neighbouring communities.
Regional EV Network Strategy Summary Report 2022
Recent announcements about electric pickup trucks coming to market and advancements in battery performance, EV manufacturers have addressed the needs of rural residents. With ranges of up to 400 km on a single charge, rural drivers can confidently complete most daily trips without the need to recharge. And if you do, access to charging infrastructure is increasing in Wellington County and surrounding areas. The County of Wellington provide three fast chargers (Puslinch library, behind the Old Poste Office in Guelph, Arthur library).
Chargers are mapped through Plugshare. PlugShare - EV Charging Station Map - Find a place to charge your car!
